RENO COUNTY —A fire caused extensive damage to a home in northwest Hutchinson Monday morning, but no one was hurt.
Just after 10:30a.m., the Hutchinson Fire Department responded the 200 block of Curtis Street after reports of a fire, according to a media release. When crews arrived, they found heavy fire at the rear of the home that had spread into the attic and main living area.
Firefighters faced an early challenge because a downed electrical line blocked access to the back of the residence. Crews instead launched an aggressive interior attack through the front entrance while Evergy responded to secure the power line. Once the line was de-energized, firefighters were able to safely complete overhaul operations.
The home was unoccupied when the fire broke out, and no injuries were reported.
Fire officials say damage was contained primarily to the rear of the structure and the attic, although aerial photographs show much of the roof over that section of the home was destroyed.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.